The flying fox is a species of mammal from the order Chiroptera. They live in the tropics and subtropics of Southeast Asia, Polynesia and Micronesia.
They have long narrow wings, a tail and an elongated snout with large ears. The color can vary from brown to black with white spots.
These animals, which eat fruits, flowers, nectar and roots, are key to plant pollination and seed dispersal. In fact, they can fly long distances - more than 60 km in one night
Arizona wild horses. Where can you see them?
Today, there are fewer than 500 wild horses left in the entire state of Arizona. The easiest way to observe them is along rivers when they come to drink. You can also see other animals at the watering hole, for example, wild ponies or moose.
In its wide range, the Eurasian lynx lives from Western Europe to Russia and Central Asia. These cats live in deciduous and mixed forests with plenty of undergrowth for cover. They also inhabit the northern slopes of the Himalayas, the alpine tundra, the mountains in the desert zone of Central Asia and the entire Tibetan Plateau.
The Eurasian lynx is typically crepuscular or nocturnal. She is mainly active at dawn and dusk, and during the day she sleeps in thickets and other places where she can safely hide. The Eurasian lynx is a good climber. Sometimes it can be seen lying on trees and high rocks, where it looks out for prey or sets up an ambush.
The Indian bullfrog is a solitary and largely nocturnal animal, and its diet consists of insects and sometimes tiny mammals, small snakes and birds.
During the rainy season, the males change color to yellow to attract a female. The rest of the time they have a dull appearance and are olive green and brownish green in color.
At night, during breeding seasons, tropical frogs make forests and swamps vibrate. Each species of frog has its own timbre and duration of the concert. Small frogs make shorter, higher-pitched sounds. And the big ones are long and bassy.
Читать полностью…Starlings are known for their loud and melodious singing, which they perform both alone and in corporate parties with other starlings.
Читать полностью…🦛 Until recently, it was believed that the closest relatives of hippopotamuses were pigs. However, studies have shown that whales and cetaceans are closer to them.
Читать полностью…Camels in reality swim no worse than dolphins. They are able to swim long distances.
They can swim up to 3 km at a time.
🐾 The thick fur of the Pallas's cat allows the animal to withstand temperatures down to -50°C.
Читать полностью…🐗 Warthogs live in small herds of 15-18 heads, consisting of females and young animals. Males live separately and love solitude.
Читать полностью…🦛 An adult hippopotamus has 36 teeth with pronounced fangs, and its mouth opens one and a half meters.
Читать полностью…The rhinoceros beetle and stag beetle are similar in many ways, except for the unique structures on their heads.
🦏Rhinoceros beetles are known for their large horns, the length of which can exceed the length of the entire body. Males use these horns to fight each other.
🦌Male stag beetles have enlarged jaws, which are also used in fighting other males.
Another visible difference between the rhinoceros beetle and the stag beetle is size. Rhinoceros beetles are generally larger than stag beetles due to their long horn.
Otherwise, these insects have a lot in common. They have a segmented body, four wings, a chitinous exoskeleton, similar coloration and the same diet.
Nemean thinbodies.
They live in Southeast Asia, distributed in northern and central Vietnam, Laos and northern Cambodia.
They lead a diurnal lifestyle and spend almost all their time in the middle and upper tiers of the tropical rainforest. They almost never go down to the ground, since they both feed and sleep in the trees.
Most foxes give birth to more than one fox cub. They remain in the den until they are 4–5 weeks old, at which time they come out and begin playing near the den entrance. By the time the cubs are six months old, they will be almost impossible to distinguish from adult foxes.
Читать полностью…Antelopes have adapted well to a wide variety of climatic conditions. If you look at the habitat of these animals, you can say with confidence that they are literally scattered across the planet.
Читать полностью…The frilled lizard is a lizard from the agamidae family, the only representative of the genus.
Читать полностью…Wild dogs are running predators, chasing prey at speeds of up to 65 km/h.
They can maintain 45 km/h at a distance of 5 km, although most chases are usually within 1-2 km. No other African mammal can match this combination of speed and endurance.
This is what Cecropia Peacock-eyes look like - one of the rarest and largest butterflies in the world.
They live in North America, and the wingspan of some individuals can reach 18 centimeters or more.
And in this video they are passionate about mating games.
Pygmy anteater or mini termite exterminator
It boasts the smallest size, 36-45 centimeters, with 18 centimeters of the total length falling on the tail. The weight of these miniature anteaters reaches only 400 grams.
These animals live in Central and South America. The habitat of pygmy anteaters is numerous tropical forests from Brazil to Mexico. In addition, these animals are found in Paraguay.
Pied-billed selenidera
They live in the forests of southeastern Brazil, as well as in Argentina and Paraguay.
Body length is 35 cm, weight - 140–200 g. The backs of both males and females are olive green.
Most often found in pairs, sitting on the branches of tropical trees in the middle or upper tier of the forest.
Eublephar has a cute face.
They have very unique facial expressions and with prolonged communication you begin to understand when the leopard gecko is happy. This is easy to read by the big wide smile on the happy face.
Javelins🐗 are well known for their ability to eat tough and spiny cacti. Javelins primarily feed on a variety of desert plants, cactus stems, pulp and fruits, agave hearts, roots and flowers.
Читать полностью…👀 Yes, the praying mantis has five eyes! Do you think two eyes would be enough? But not for the praying mantis! They use these eyes to detect light, observe movement, and for deep vision.
Читать полностью…The red salamander grows from 12 to 18 centimeters in length. This is a nocturnal amphibian. During the day, red salamanders usually sleep under stones or driftwood, and at night they come out in search of food. They like to live close to water and are very territorial.
Surprisingly, red salamanders do not have lungs. In fact, they breathe through their skin.
An adult gorilla🦍 is stronger than any person on Earth. On average, a male is 6-8 times stronger than a trained male.
Читать полностью…Bears' intelligence is very highly developed. For example, to disarm a hunting trap, they throw a stick at it.
Читать полностью…Black bears have good hearing and well-developed vision, but they rely heavily on their excellent sense of smell to find food and spot potential dangers.
Читать полностью…Each nest always has a dominant chick, and this is clearly visible in this video. Parent birds will feed all the chicks, but the dominant chick will always eat first.
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